and I am IN BED! What the hell?! Maybe its because I was bored of Whitney’s back-and-forth between her awesome Tuesday night lineup (Big Brother & American Idol - yaaawn), or maybe its because I am still waaaay behind on sleep from this weekend. Either way, its a nice change. Although it doesn’t necessarily mean I’ll be asleep anytime soon.

Everything is SO good right now! The J-O-B keeps me on my toes and presents a welcomed challenge on a daily basis. I am getting to do what I love AND getting paid for it - which to me, seems like a sweet, sweet victory. I feel like people who are truly content at work find it much easier to be happy elsewhere. 

I met with my executive editor on Monday to discuss my progress, and the result was wonderful. She said she was very impressed with my work and that she truly believes I have an instinct for this business. She told me how great it was that I’ve really found my niche at such a young age. It was probably the best meeting I’ve ever had! ;) 

Which leads me to the following rant.

Here’s me being brutally honest: I often stop and think about how damn incredible my life is. (And I shouldn’t feel guilty saying that because I know what a very very very lucky girl I am.) But what immediately follows that thought is usually that over-analyzed quote from Sex & the City:

“In New York, they say you’re always looking for a job, a boyfriend or an apartment. So let’s say you have two out of three…and they’re fabulous. Why do we let the one thing we don’t have affect how we feel about all the things we do have?” 

I do have 2 out 3 - and they ARE fabulous! And I try ohsohard not to let that “missing piece” affect the rest of my life. Because honestly, WHY should it? I’ve also come to realize that that “third” thing doesn’t have to be what “Carrie says” it is. I’m 23. TWENTY-THREE!! And single. I live in THE most amazing city. I get to do whatever I want with whomever I want at any hour of the day. I only have to worry about myself. I can invest time in what I REALLY care about - like my amazing friends and a promising career. I get to frequently indulge in things like expensive shoes and weekend getaways. This is the PRIME of my life and I have nothing holding me back. I mean, must I quote the world’s shortest fairy tale again?! Life is too good to be true. Some days I don’t even believe it. 

And sometimes I just have to remind myself…2 outta 3 ain’t bad.